Britain to be prosecuted over drinking water standards

Title

Britain to be prosecuted over drinking water standards

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Sep 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:36

Description

Environment Secretary Chris Patten speaks to Peter Spencer about the EC deciding to go ahead with its prosecution of Britain over nitrate and lead in drinking water despite his intense lobbying. He says it is unfair and comments on effect of privatisation on water quality.

Contributors

Peter Spencer; Chris Patten

Keywords

Law enforcement; EEC; Water supply; Privatization; Water pollution; Water; Water quality; Drinking water; Lead; Nitrates

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